Neil and Tania are fantastic, kind-hearted hosts who are always willing to lend a hand. They have a beautiful, well-arranged home and the bedroom is very comfortable for either a good night's rest of a day or chill. You are in a convinient area with easy links to London and the wider South/Midlands region, whilst Shefford itself is a cosy village with some great walks/sights nearby. Will definitely be staying again when I am next in the area!

Joshua2017-07-02T00:00:00Z

It was great to stay with Tania, Neil and Amelie again! A very welcoming family with a very comfortable home. Will definitely be staying again next time I am in the area.

Joshua2017-08-01T00:00:00Z

Tania and Neil were amazing hosts once again, always such a pleasure to stay with and I look forward to seeing them again in future when I'm next in the area. You won't find better Airbnb hosts anywhere else, a highly recommended place to stay!

Joshua2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

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Large south facing room on the ground floor with a bay window looking out to the front garden and drive. The room is carpeted, with a king size bed, sofa, wardrobe, desk, internet access, tea making facilities and television. There is a downstairs shower room with heated towel rail and heated tiled floor to warm your feet.
We have three double rooms and a single to rent with two bathrooms available. On most occasions guests enjoy a private bathroom, when a share is required we will let you know.
Continental breakfast included, which you can take either in the large country style kitchen/breakfast room or in the dining room if you prefer. We have a lovely new conservatory too so if you'd like a more leisurely breakfast you can sit and look out on the garden.
Evening meal by prior arrangement.
We are into grow your own and cooking so whether you are here just for breakfast or more you will probably have some home grown/made produce.
Shefford has several restaurants and several pubs serving food. Shefford has it's own brewery with its own pub the Brewery Tap serving some award winning well priced beers.
There is a bus stop outside which takes around 20 minutes to get to either Hitchin or Bedford. Hitchin is an attractive, traditional market town still retaining lots of small family owned shops. It is popular in the evenings and has plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The train to London leaves Arlesey every 30 minutes and is a 10 minute bus ride away (where possible we will take you by car) and if you catch the faster train it takes just 30 minutes to get to Kings Cross in London.
Bedford again is an attractive market town built around the River Ouse, it is popular with rowers and canal boats. There is an attractive walk alongside the river and the Priory Marina and lakes make a relaxing afternoon excursion. Bedford has a large Italian population so we can recommend some good places to eat if that is your preference.
Cambridge is within easy travelling distance by car, by public transport it is not so easy but we may able to take you to the train station if necessary.
Local places to visit less than five miles away are Bird of Prey Centre at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Collection of Aircraft and vehicles, Swiss Garden (temporarily closed for restoration) both at Old Warden. Sandy RSPB headquarters and reserve. Vintage car museum at Henlow. Champneys Spa resort available for day visits. Wrest Park historic house looked after by English Heritage. Chicksands wood (URL HIDDEN) for off road adventure.
Slightly further afield are Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park, and National trust Wimpole Hall all worthy of a days visit. We can suggest several pleasant walks nearby if that is your thing.
There are also several golf courses and ranges nearby including Woburn.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Lovely to stay with Anne and Terry again, they are lovely hosts and make you feel part of the family.

Nick2015-11-06T00:00:00Z

Excellent as always. Thank you. :-)

Andrew2016-03-18T00:00:00Z

Very impressed with our first Air bnb stay, very happy the room/house/area were all as described and Anne & Terry were extremely welcoming hosts with excellent local knowledge. There were a number of extra touches around the room that made it feel really special and we thank them both for their hospitality.

Alison2015-07-12T00:00:00Z

It was lovely to stay at Anne's place! She and Terry were excellent hosts. They provided us with directions several times and gave us great suggestions on what to check out in the area. Anne also provides a delicious breakfast in the morning, including home made bread and jam! I'd highly recommend staying with her if you get the chance.

Gauri2013-04-29T00:00:00Z

This was my second visit,a s I attend an annual festival locally. I feel very welcome and at home here,in particular as Anne goes out of her way to provide for my dietary requirements and accommodates my strange hours. I highly recommend this accommodation.

Jane2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

Always a pleasure to stay with Anne and Terry - which is why I keep going back. :-)

Andrew2016-03-03T00:00:00Z

We had a great time. Location and facilities were perfect for our needs. Close to public transport and a 10 minute walk to the local high street.

Chris2015-08-02T00:00:00Z

Hi anne, We really enjoyed your hospitality. The conversations about each other's travel experiences despite the two different languages were fun and educational. Every morning we gladly made use of a great breakfast and the room with you in and around the house. The fresh produce from your garden were delicious. Regards Jacob and Feikje

Jakob2016-07-13T00:00:00Z

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A light and tastefully decorated five bedroom home set across three floors and over 2400 sq ft of versatile living accommodation.
Campton is a peaceful village, a stone's throw from Shefford - an old market town - with excellent links to Hitchin, Bedford and Cambridge. There are lovely countryside walks (Campton plantation) and pubs in the vicinity and we are just a 5 minute drive to Champney's Henlow. There are also great cycling routes nearby and Arlesey train station is just 3.5 miles away.

The house was featured in an AO TV commercial - YouTube: 'AO Reality TV Show' We now have a famous chicken :)
The downstairs area enjoys bright, open plan living with the added benefit of a separate sitting room and family area and use of a study to work quietly.
The house was recently featured in a TV advert for AO (TV talent Show) because of its bright, dual aspect views of the countryside and versatile living accommodation.
We have five generously sized bedrooms featuring: a king sized with en-suite, a King sized spacious loft room, two doubles (one regular, one small) and bunk beds. There is also a double sofa bed in the family room (which is separate from the main living area) for larger groups.
Outside there is large decked area which has a sofa and recliners; a swinging pod seat overlooking fields and a vintage bistro set for afternoon tea, there is also a wooden dining set.
For children, there is a wooden play house, trampoline and large climbing frame activity centre.
Work to build a summer house/games room will be taking place but will not impede stay. A hot tub is currently in garden but NOT for guest use at present.

Peaceful neighbourhood surrounded by agricultural fields

Richard looked after everything for us. As a family home we felt right at home there with two young boys (5 and 7). The garden was lovely because it backs onto open fields and with plenty to keep the children amused. House was big but cosy and everything we needed was there

Katy2016-08-24T00:00:00Z

Richard was an excellent host, and the accommodation had everything we needed and more. Would definitely recommend.

David2016-10-30T00:00:00Z

This was the perfect base for a two-day family reunion in Biggleswade. Amazed and delighted at being able to find accommodation for 3 couples, two other adults and three teenage girls in the same location. They really enjoyed the 'girlie' atmosphere. Really enhanced the time we spent together being in family surroundings with all the beautiful inside and outside facilities. PERFECT!! Thanks Richard & family for making your beautiful home available to us. An unforgettable time.

Isabel2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

A great house for families. We were comfortable with 8 adults and 3 kids. Loads of stuff to keep the kids entertained and a great BBQ and outdoor space for summer days. The house was as seen in the pictures and immaculate. Really recommend it for a long weekend with extended family. Lots of walks and activities nearby makes it a great location for a country getaway.

Ali2017-08-28T00:00:00Z

Lovely house, real home from home. Loved the space, garden. Made to feel really welcome. Will hopefully be back again soon.

Pauline2016-08-19T00:00:00Z

The whole stay was brilliant - a perfect house for a family wedding weekend with lots of space and everything you can possibly need!

Rachael 2017-08-20T00:00:00Z

Lovely, clean, bright, spacious house with plenty of rooms and comfortable beds. We stayed her as six of us for a reunion and it was perfect. (We drew straws to see who lucked out and got the bunk bed, but even that was a comfortable sleep). The house had everything we needed, and the hosted were really helpful. We had a nice meal in the local tandoori (a cab ride away), spent a leaisurely day at Champneys Spa (10 minute drive) and another day at Hatfield House (pricey but stunning) as well as chasing the chickens round the garden and getting lost on a local riverside walk.

Polly2017-05-14T00:00:00Z

Great place for a family get-away. The garden is amazing for the children (& adults too!) - plus so many toys & books for them to play with indoors as well. It wasn't quite warm enough for us to BBQ when there but it would be a great spot for summer dining outside. Lovely views of the cows in the field at the end of the garden too! Great spot for a London get away, only an hour drive for us.

Maria2017-05-01T00:00:00Z

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Spacious upstairs twin room with a bed which can be made into a double if required. Tea making facilities, wi-fi, television, lovely newly fitted bathroom with shower over bath.
We have two double rooms, a twin and a single to rent with two bathrooms available but will check with you before accepting booking if a bathroom share is likely.
We have a long drive so plenty of room to park your car off the road.
Continental breakfast included, which you can take either in the large country style kitchen/breakfast room or in the dining room if you prefer. In the summer it is lovely to eat outside in our attractive garden (weather permitting!)
Evening meal by prior arrangement.
We are into grow your own and cooking so whether you are here just for breakfast or more you will probably have some home grown/made produce.
Shefford has several restaurants and several pubs serving food. Shefford has it's own brewery with its own pub the Brewery Tap serving some award winning well priced beers.
There is a bus stop outside which takes around 20 minutes to get to either Hitchin or Bedford. Hitchin is an attractive, traditional market town still retaining lots of small family owned shops. It is popular in the evenings and has plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The train to London leaves Arlesey every 30 minutes and is a 10 minute bus ride away (where possible we will take you by car) and if you catch the faster train it takes just 30 minutes to get to Kings Cross in London.
Bedford again is an attractive market town built around the River Ouse, it is popular with rowers and canal boats. There is an attractive walk alongside the river and the Priory Marina and lakes make a relaxing afternoon excursion. Bedford has a large Italian population so we can recommend some good places to eat if that is your preference.
Cambridge is within easy travelling distance by car, by public transport it is not so easy but we may able to take you to the train station if necessary.
Local places to visit less than five miles away are Bird of Prey Centre at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Collection of Aircraft and vehicles, Swiss Garden (temporarily closed for restoration) both at Old Warden. Sandy RSPB headquarters and reserve. Vintage car museum at Henlow. Champneys Spa resort available for day visits. Wrest Park historic house looked after by English Heritage. Chicksands wood (website hidden), for off road adventure.
Opening soon the new Centre Parcs at Woburn is only 20 minutes away and will take day visitors.
Slightly further afield are Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park, and National trust Wimpole Hall all worthy of a days visit. We can suggest several pleasant walks nearby if that is your thing.
There are also several golf courses and ranges nearby including Woburn.

They met us at the airport for transport in their own car. We others followed in a car. Very good and nice hospitality. Incredibly helpful. Arranged with vegan as well as vegetarian breakfast in abundant quantity. We were also able to cook our vegan + veg meals in their kitchen. The rooms were good standard. The garden was fabulous and great with all its varied greenery and leafy trees. Close to shopping, restaurants mm.Vackra surroundings. We want to warmly recommend this place.

Jan2016-08-16T00:00:00Z

Anne was very welcoming. My first experience with Airbnb and I'm really glad a chose Anne. Between Anne and Terry my time with them was great and I appreciated their kindness. The room was cosy, and the breakfast filling. I truly recommend their hospitality.

Nick2016-04-09T00:00:00Z

Perfect in every respect, lovely home and garden. Anne and Terry get 5 stars from me.

Lothar2017-08-13T00:00:00Z

The Wiches re terrific hosts. The only drawback to saying this is that the room may not be available next time we want to visit! Really a very enjoyable stopover; a beautiful garden and house; all the facilities one could need. Many thanks

Julie and Alan2017-07-30T00:00:00Z

This was our first AirBnB experience and we were not disappointed. Room was nicely laid out and clean with everything you could need. Comfortable beds and a lovely big bathroom. House was in a quiet parth of the the town but still only walking distance to shops, eaterys etc. Breakfast included home made bread, jam and yoghurt and Anne provided coconut milk for my wife who is a vegetarian. Anne was the perfect host and really friendly.

Jim2015-11-29T00:00:00Z

We were down for a wedding, & stayed one night in Anne & Terry’s lovely home, which is a 5-10 minute walk from the village centre. The room was as described, a good size, very clean & nicely decorated, with a comfortable bed & there was tea, coffee, biscuits & filtered water available in the room. Anne provided a good breakfast, lots of choice plus delicious homemade bread. Anne & Terry were excellent hosts, friendly & welcoming, & really helpful including suggestions where to go for lunch. Highly recommend to other travellers. Thank you Anne & Terry. Amanda & Sean

Amanda2014-08-31T00:00:00Z

We enjoyed our stay at Anne's and Terry's place thoroughly. It felt like home. We were treated very well. Anne and Terry went the extra mile and even included bathrobes and house slippers. Sadly I had to work during my stay and could not enjoy the house more.

Leo 2014-03-10T00:00:00Z

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My partner and I recently moved from London to Clifton Shefford into a brand new 4 bedroom house in May 2015 and we have a en suite guest room available for any clean/ tidy guests who are looking to spend some time in a very nice rural area.

there are local pubs, restaurants, hiking and manor houses to see inj the Bedfordshire area

local shop with post office and 3 local pubs within walking distance

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The Chauffeur's Cottage at Ickwell Bury is within the same courtyard as our other property on Airbnb, The Old Dairy, all dating from 1680.
The Chauffeur's Cottage has just been completely refurbished and has wonderful views over our fields and meadows. The Chauffeurs Cottage has two double bedrooms and can accommodate up to four people with sole use of the house.

The Ground floor is split level with a large sitting room, fully fitted kitchen and bathroom on one level and the dining room and a boot room on another.
The bedrooms are on the first floor.
The cottage was the home of the Chauffeur and his family and was converted from the stables around a hundred years ago. It has now been completely refurbished and decorated.

Ickwell Bury is very peaceful. The village is one of the most picturesque in England and is famous for its Mayday festival and Cricket Club. Matches are played regularly on The Green at the bottom of our drive.
Close by is the Shuttleworth Collection of historic aircraft and vehicles. It holds regular public displays featuring their own and visiting planes. Shuttleworth also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
We have good pubs and other places to eat nearby and there is an extensive network of public footpaths including The Greensand Ridge.
You are almost certain to see, or hear, a variety of wildlife including owls, dear as well as our own livestock.

Had a wonderful stay at Ickwell in the beautiful cottage set in lovely grounds. Perfect escape from London (40 min train). Christina and Simon were incredibly accommodating and gave us everything we needed and more. There are some lovely walks around and pubs you can stop at to eat. Thoroughly recommended

Elliott2016-08-29T00:00:00Z

We had such a wonderful stay in the Chauffeur's Cottage. Christina was a brilliant host. There is ample space for upto 4 people and the spec is of a very high standard. The grounds were particularly lovely and the house is surrounded by beautiful countryside to explore. Highly recommended!

Jessica2017-07-09T00:00:00Z

The cottage was absolutely stunning- even better than the pictures. The area is lovely and we went for long walks and checked out a couple of the local pubs. The cottage has everything you would ever need and more. We enjoyed a BBQ in the courtyard in the evening sun. Christina was super helpful and friendly. We really hope to visit again soon.

Laura2017-08-06T00:00:00Z

The photographs don't quite do this place justice! Brand new renovation throughout made it a joy inside and the surrounding acres of green fields and wildlife made it wonderful outside. Christina and her husband were perfect hosts, attentive to my every need, without ever intruding. I would recommend this property wholeheartedly :-)

Jennifer2017-04-02T00:00:00Z

We booked the Chauffeurs Cottage with a view to shooting some scenes for a short film. Christina was brilliant right from the first enquiry. She let me pop down and scout the location to see if it would be suitable, and even offered to swap out some of the furniture for us so we'd have just the right look for the scenes!. Communication prior to the day of the shoot was ace; she let us know who would be around the property, and left us some nibbles and bits for when we arrived. The property itself is beautiful... having completed the filming, I'm hoping to find time to come back for a weekend break just to enjoy the lake and woodland. I would highly recommend this lovely (surprisingly spacious) cottage to anyone looking for a short break or even a longer stay; both property and host are delightful :-)

Alasdair2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

Fantastic cottage for a great family break. We didn't want to leave!

Helen2017-05-19T00:00:00Z

We had a lovely weekend at Ickwell Bury with our 2 young children, no-one wanted to come home! The cottage is beautiful, really clean and very spacious. Christina kindly put an extra single bed in the second bedroom for our daughter which was much appreciated! We loved the amazing selection of fruit, tea and all the other goodies for breakfast. The location is just lovely, a beautiful estate, the kids loved exploring the 'secret garden' and visiting the sheep and cows. All in all a really special place and we hope very much to return!

Catherine 2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

The cottage is far more than you think, it's a very good sized house set within beautiful grounds in an idyllic village. We used for a Business meeting instead of staying in separate hotel rooms, which made it less than half the price and a great bonding experience for us enjoying Christina & Simons home together . Thank you so much for making our stay extra special, the fresh flowers, food & choccys we're a welcome treat. Can't wait to come again. Thank you

JF2017-07-21T00:00:00Z

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Shyre Cottage is a 16th century cottage (2200 sq ft) in a prime location on the picturesque and unique Ickwell Green. A perfect getaway from lifes' pressures and stress, yet only 27 minutes by fast train to London. Biggleswade and Sandy are 10 minutes away, Bedford 20 minutes, Cambridge 35 minutes, 40 minutes from Bletchley Park, 45 minutes from Luton Airport, 60 minutes from Stanstead and 5 minutes from the A1. So whilst peace and solitude are the watchwords, 'accessibility' is their bedmate!

In Summer, Cricket is played on the village green: you can watch it from a bench 50 metres from the house - or if you are feeling really lazy, from the Dining Room! Twice a month, you also have the benefit of a free flying display of vintage aircraft from the unique and world-famous Shuttleworth Collection - 20 minutes walk and worth a visit. In Shuttleworth Park, you will also find the very beautiful Swiss Garden (URL HIDDEN)

As already stated, Ickwell Green is a 'traditional' English village in every sense of what one would expect. Houses are situated around the edge of the Green, and we not only have a 300 year-old Oak tree to look out upon and a very actively used Cricket pitch, but we also have a Maypole - also very actively used in May! May Day celebrations date back to Elizabeth the First and are enthusiastically continued every year.

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Our family home is for rental to groups of family and friends. Many guests have enjoyed the country setting, large garden area and beautiful sun sets - the photo on our profile page is one such sun-set.

You will stay in our Luxury Tudor Style detached house set in just under an acre of grounds, including your own football pitch! You will have the whole house, (we stay elsewhere) for your family, friends, get together.
There is parking for 2 cars on the drive and road parking for additional vehicles. In the mature garden you will experience the most spectacular sunsets across the back of the land, from our seated gazebo area. There are a number of large ponds, water features, 8ft Tropical fish tank and indoor turtle pond!
During your stay you will have access to the full satellite tv package, Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine.
Please be aware this property has a large outdoor pond, indoor fish tank and small pond - which could be hazardous to children. The ponds are stocked with fish and turtles with tropical fish in a large indoor tank.
Meppershall is a quaint English village in Bedfordshire with easy access to Cambridge and 45 minutes train ride into London, (via Arlesey station 5 mins drive),where you can enjoy all the sites and attractions!
The property is ideally situated in the heart of rural Bedfordshire in the picturesque village of Meppershall. situated just one mile from the A507 and A600, there for it's a short drive to both the A1 and the M1.

We are set in Mid Bedfordshire and within an 8-10 mile radius by car you can access - the lovely market town of Hitchin, Bedford, Harpenden and many villages and national places of interest. Cambridge and London are approx 45-60 minutes away.

We spent the weekend at the house, with some friends and young children (all under 5). It is a beautiful house, very clean and spacious. The prosecco on arrival, chocolates, basket of toiletries and fresh towels were lovely touches. The turtles & fish were great to watch, the children loved them, we just had to watch them whilst around the pond. The football pitch at the back of the garden was great of the little ones to run around on. The setting was beautiful and there was so much space for us all. We were kindly allowed to check out later, this meant we could make the most of the last day, instead of having to rush around getting our things together in the morning. All round it was an excellent weekend and I would 100% recommend staying there if you are looking for a relaxing weekend in comfortable surroundings. Nothing bad to report.

Louise2017-07-23T00:00:00Z

Jeff & Debby's house is beautiful. Jeff was there to welcome us when we arrived and show us around. They kindly added the boxing to the Sky Box Office and left us with cakes, a few necessities in the fridge and a bottle of Prosecco! We spent the majority of the weekend in the hot tub and finding the various homes for the turtles which were a great touch! Would recommend to groups of all ages and really does stand out from the rest.

Chris2017-04-30T00:00:00Z

Very friendly host. Spacious house and the turtles are a unique touch.

Jake2017-03-19T00:00:00Z

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very warm and welcoming.

Ryan2017-09-03T00:00:00Z

Greeted upon arrival with cupcakes, set the tone for the weekend in this ideal home. The photos don't to the gardens justice. Highly recommended for a weekend get- away.

Ben2017-07-16T00:00:00Z

We had such a lovely stay. The house is gorgeous and the facilities such as the hot tub and football pitch were amazing. We also got a lot of enjoyment out of watching the turtles. My grandparents were able to check in early (after a miscommunication) which I really appreciated. The touches such as the chocolates on the towels in the bedroom and sweet treats and wine in the kitchen were really thoughtful. The perfect place for a family get together!

Emily2017-06-04T00:00:00Z

The house was lovely and homely, communication with Jeff and Debby was great. I would recommend.

Avneet2017-02-26T00:00:00Z

We just had the best long weekend break ever in this place. We were 3 couples - each had our own bedroom and privacy which is ideal. The house itself is huge! Two storey's, so spacious and has everything you could need from a docking station to the biggest flat screen for the guys to watch the football on! On the ground floor you have a fantastic kitchen, a conservatory, a dinning room a very large lounge and a more private lounge for chilling out in. Outside is bliss with a lovely clean outdoor spa pool,large back section with two football goal post either end, a trampoline and a splash pool for those daring enough to jump in! I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!

Emma2012-06-26T00:00:00Z

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'The Lavendar Room' is a master suite set in a beautiful old Gamekeeper's home located in the original grounds of Henlow Grange, now Champneys Health Resort. This country cottage is set in a rural area, away from any traffic in a small village in Bedfordshire, near to Bedford and Market town of Hitchin, within 40 miles of London.
This beautiful rural village is the perfect place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There is plenty of things to do and see whilst your here as there are plenty of parks and wide open spaces which accommodate a whole range of activities; from cricket and fishing ( there is fishing lake not far from the cottage) to walking ( King fisher way) and cycling.
The nearby village of Henlow is home to an award winning pub called the Engineers Arms and is praised for its unbeatable real ale! The Five Bells serves affordable food and the Crown is delicious for when you want to splash out. Henlow Deli is also located on route to the house and is open during the day for hand made rolls or sandwiches, fresh coffee and tea and home made cakes of all varieties.
A tasty breakfast is included in the price in which we use free range eggs and sausages from local producers. This cottage is also perfect for those who have a dog as there is a kennel outside of the house.
The cottage is only a 10-15 min walk to Arlesey train station which has direct links to London and Peterborough.
Day passes cPlease note, asan be purchased for Champneys including treatments and pool, lots of walks and cycle routes nearby: see website (URL HIDDEN)

The room itself is quite large with a comfortable bed. Further, the host Helen (Tora's Mother) is a lovely person. However, the room is located up a flight of stairs in an area of the house that is being totally renovated. Apparently it has been in this state for some considerable time and there are no signs that it is nearing completion. In reality it is a building site with dangerous steps to navigate and bare wires supporting a floodlight along those stairs. The rest of the house is also a renovation project. Further, we were expected to eat breakfast in a room with a cat's tray not 3 feet away. If the renovations are completed, this could be a lovely place to stay. Until they are completed, beware.

David2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

Very nice stay at Poppy Hill Cottages, thanks to Helen who took care of us as if we were family. Gorgeous breakfast, very pleasant bedroom! Remote location, therefore very quiet! Renovation works were in-progress by the time we stopped, Poppy Hill Cottages will even be more welcoming when they are finished. Thanks also to Tora who was always available by sms/phone when needed. Many thanks again, wishing you all the bes(URL HIDDEN)

Christian2016-07-12T00:00:00Z

It's a lovely walk from Arlsey railway station to Poppy Hill Cottages through the grounds of the Champneys health spa. The house wasn't the tidiest I've ever seen, but the hostess was friendly and the breakfast was excellent. The room great. The shower was a bit weak, but the bath was very nice.

Alastair2014-07-08T00:00:00Z

Both Helen and Tora are extremely helpful and go that extra mile to help you. The house is so peaceful due to its beautiful setting. You feel very safe there. The bed is extremely comfortable! The shower is weak/hard to keep a constant temperature but absolutely fine for a quick shower.

jodie2016-09-30T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 3 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Jérémy2015-07-08T00:00:00Z

Everything was perfect, from the lovely breakfast to the cosy accommodation. And they went the extra mile to help us out. I'd have no hesitation in booking again. Thank you for a very pleasant stay!

Kingsley2016-07-24T00:00:00Z

Helen is a great host and the room is spacious and comfortable.

Chris2017-08-16T00:00:00Z

Helen was a very welcoming host and Tora was great at sorting out all our interactions. We spent the day at Champneys and the house was really close to make that very straightforward, not least because I forgot to leave the room key!

Jane2017-07-13T00:00:00Z

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A comfortable single room in a two bedroom house. Rental includes the use of the whole house (ie. bathroom, kitchen, living room, and garden.
PLEASE NOTE.my house is in biggleswade which is just outside bedford[between bedford and cambridge]please check my map for exact location.
Mine is an old, terraced house which is warm and cosy with a nice garden. if you are looking for an ultra modern pad with all mod cons this is not my place - it is a nice place to stay when you can't be at home. It's only a ten minute walk to the station and the train takes 45 minutes into London or a 1 minute drive from the A1M and an hour's drive to London. It's also only an hour away fron the centre of Cambridge.
I do also have one friendly dog, so pet lovers only please.
Please note, my room would be suitable for any students coming to study in Cambridge, but my room is not actually in Cambridge but a 30 minute train journey away.
my listing also includes wifi.

I was working very long hours this week, in order to meet deadlines set. I asked Anne if it was still ok if I got there quite late and left early - Anne was very accommodating to this. Although I only had around 3-4 hours sleep, it was good sleep and was refreshed enough for the meeting that morning. House was clean and tidy and bed was very comfortable with extra cushions! Anne asked me whether I wanted a drink as soon as I arrived.

Mathew2015-10-09T00:00:00Z

Anne and her Dog Bambam were very friendly and welcoming throughout my stay. I felt like home away from home as I felt genuinely free and confortable. Anne always offered a cup of tea and smile which was very nice of her. The house is clean and tidy throughout. The bathroom was the same too, clean and nice. Its a very short distance to A1 where I worked during my stay. Overall very convenient all round. I look forward to my next stay at Annes. I will definitely recommended to everyone.

Great, no problems at all. A nice clean cottage with good access to town and A1 road . Good evening food in area, super fish and chips in easy distance. Parking on street a short distance away. Might be a problem for some. Hope to be back, says it all.

david2017-02-26T00:00:00Z

Anne is a perfect hostess and has become someone I would call a friend. This lovely little home will see me again. Clean and well kept with a welcome atmosphere, who could ask for more!

Annemarie2012-10-24T00:00:00Z

Very nice and very helpful and very easy going host. Everything in house was systematic. Throughly enjoyed my stay there. Thanks a lot Annie.

pratik2015-08-01T00:00:00Z

Excellent, as always

Nicholas2017-01-26T00:00:00Z

Anne welcomed me kindly. The description was accurate. The house was very nice, clean and calm. The kitchen is well equipped. I had a good sleep and I am very satisfied with my stay.

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Single bedroom with shared bathroom. Breakfast available on self service basis.

Andrea was a wonderful host to my friends, making them feel very welcome and comfortable. Would certainly recommend and use again. Thank you Andrea!

Jen2016-09-05T00:00:00Z

She made me feel very welcome and went the extra mile for me.

Suzanne2016-08-15T00:00:00Z

This was my first experience with Airbnb and what a fabulous one it was too! Andrea is such a lovely host and I do hope I get to stay again one day. When we arrived I was quite cold and popped into the shower to warm up. Not only did we have super soft towels ready and waiting, but on my return to my room I was presented with an additional heater and a furry hot water bottle. The room was extremely comfortable and cosy, the breakfast a full selection of hot and cold and the company friendly, warm and welcoming. Thank you x

Alison2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Lovely hosts. Made me feel very welcome from start to finish. The room was clean and comfortable and spacious. Plenty to choose at breakfast which is on a self service basis

Catherine2016-11-06T00:00:00Z

Andrea is so lovely, helpful and kind, and her house is gorgeous, in a lovely quiet location, definitly recommend,

Luna2017-07-08T00:00:00Z

Warm welcome to a cosy and very comfortable room. Clophill is a beautiful and picturesque village and the house was easy to find. Great choice of breakfast options and my hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Really enjoyed my stay and only wish I could have been there longer! Would definitely visit again and recommend it to anyone looking to stay nearby. 10/10!

Claire2016-05-05T00:00:00Z

Another fantastic stay, made very welcome. The room was very spacious very comfortable bed. Nice and quiet area, would highly recommend staying here

Catherine2016-11-13T00:00:00Z

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Private room

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1

Bedrooms

Roomy, bright, comfortable double bedroom in modern house in quiet estate with free on-street parking. Free, fast wi-fi, and TV. 15 mins walk from town centre and 20 minutes to trains with links to London Kings Cross, Cambridge and the North. Breakfast included.

Roomy, modern double bedroom within a new-build 3 bedroom, semi-detached home.
The double bed has a new and comfortable mattress, with synthetic pillows and duvet. We are able to provide an air mattress for a third guest if required. Towels and hairdryer are provided. TV with freeview & Amazon Prime Video in the room. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the room, plus a jug of water and water glasses. You will have free access to our fast wifi.

The house is in a lovely new estate in Biggleswade, just off the A1. There are fields and country walks on our doorstep for those who love the outdoors.
Biggleswade hosts several well-known supermarkets and shops. The new A1 Retail Park houses some big, high-street names. The Market Square is the focus of the town centre and is surrounded by independent and specialist shops. There are several nice bars and restaurants within the town and a short drive away.
The "Saxon" gym and swimming pool is within a 10 minute walk.
Other attractions include historic Old Warden Park, created in the early 19th century. The Shuttleworth Collection of vintage aeroplanes, one of the most prestigious in the world, is just three miles west.

We enjoyed our stay with Zoe and she gave us a warm welcome to her lovely home. Our room was very pleasant and we slept very well in the comfortable bed. Zoe gave good directions to the house and was flexible about our arrival time. Many thanks for having us, Zoe!

Diana2016-05-30T00:00:00Z

Clean clean clean! This is one of the most spotless homes I've ever been in through Airbnb and I've got about 50 stays under my belt. Everything was ready for us when we arrived. We are a party of three and needed an air mattress in addition to the bed. It was a very comfortable stay. Zoë and her husband John are very congenial and we had a nice chat in the evening. They had to leave for work in the morning as it was a weekday but they left us some things to make our own breakfast and it was very much appreciated. They have a very friendly smallish dog and a fluffy white cat. But the place is kept so tidy I never had any fur on my clothes and my mild cat allergy didn't flair up. Definitely recommend.

Rachael2017-07-14T00:00:00Z

lovely village in the countryside, quiet neighbourhood. Very welcoming and with a chat over a cup of tea made me feel very much at home. great experience overall

John2016-09-14T00:00:00Z

Zoe was the most welcoming host..she went out of her way to make me feel welcome and her home was perfectly located for my business meeting. The room was immaculate and had everything I needed..the bed was incredibly comfy and I had a brilliant nights sleep. Zoe is a lovely friendly lady who makes you feel welcome in her home and her two pets..a gorgeous doggy and beautiful fluffy cat made a big fuss of me..I wouldnt hesitate to stay here again..thank you

Erica2016-10-12T00:00:00Z

Zoë was friendly and warm, her place was clean and welcoming and easy to find, and she even went out of her way to have breakfast options for my family's restricted diet.

Emily2017-06-06T00:00:00Z

Zoe and John were very welcoming and very easy going. They offered to drive us to the pub for dinner in case we wanted to drink. It was very hot while we were there and Zoe found us a fan for the room. A very comfortable stay!

Glenn2017-06-20T00:00:00Z

Zoe is extremely welcoming and friendly. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and did not disappoint. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone staying in and around Biggleswade.

Miguel2016-12-27T00:00:00Z

Staying with Zoë is really comfortable and it's great to play with the cat and the environment is very clean and tidy, also Zoë welcomed us warmly and we'll definitely stay there again soon!

刚2016-02-13T00:00:00Z

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Private room

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Accommodates

3

Bedrooms

Spacious ground floor single room looking west onto ample driveway. Tea making facilities, internet, television, shower room next door. The shower room has a heated towel rail and heated tiled floor to warm your feet.
We have three double rooms available to rent and two bathrooms. On most occasions you will have private use of a bathroom, we will check with you before asking you to share.
Continental breakfast included, which you can take either in the large country style kitchen/breaklfast room or in the dining room if you prefer. We have a lovely new conservatory which you are welcome to breakfast in for a more leisurely meal over-looking the garden.
Evening meal by prior arrangement.
We are into grow your own and cooking so whether you are here just for breakfast or more you will probably have some home grown/made produce.
Shefford has several restaurants and several pubs serving food. Shefford has it's own brewery with its own pub the Brewery Tap serving some award winning well priced beers.
There is a bus stop outside which takes around 20 minutes to get to either Hitchin or Bedford. Hitchin is an attractive, traditional market town still retaining lots of small family owned shops. It is popular in the evenings and has plenty of restaurants to choose from.
The train to London leaves Arlesey every 30 minutes and is a 10 minute bus ride away (where possible we will take you by car) and if you catch the faster train it takes just 30 minutes to get to Kings Cross in London.
Bedford again is an attractive market town built around the River Ouse, it is popular with rowers and canal boats. There is an attractive walk alongside the river and the Priory Marina and lakes make a relaxing afternoon excursion. Bedford has a large Italian population so we can recommend some good places to eat if that is your preference.
Cambridge is within easy travelling distance by car, by public transport it is not so easy but we may able to take you to the train station if necessary.
Local places to visit less than five miles away are Bird of Prey Centre at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Collection of Aircraft and vehicles, Swiss Garden (temporarily closed for restoration) both at Old Warden. Sandy RSPB headquarters and reserve. Vintage car museum at Henlow. Champneys Spa resort available for day visits. Wrest Park historic house looked after by English Heritage. Chicksands wood (URL HIDDEN) for off road adventure.
Slightly further afield are Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park, and National trust Wimpole Hall all worthy of a days visit. We can suggest several pleasant walks nearby if that is your thing.
There are also several golf courses and ranges nearby including Woburn.
Downstairs communal accommodation will be available to you. You can cook your own food in the kitchen provided I am not using it and that you leave everything as you find it.

Anne and Terry went a bit out of their way to accommodate me for just one night, but using my own sleeping bag may have helped!! I was made to feel very welcome, chatting over a pot of tea on the patio and admiring their garden, oh and hunting a tortoise!! The accommodation was spotless, and toast made from home made bread at breakfast time. A lovely house and garden, two really warm genuine people to welcome you, superb, thank you Anne and Terry

John2014-05-19T00:00:00Z

Fantastic! Very warm, generous and hospitable people to stay with. Beautiful home with lovely garden. The room was perfect and the breakfasts were too!

Steve2014-06-07T00:00:00Z

Yet another good stay with Anne & Terry, my second time, speaks for itself. Hope to stay again when back in the area. Thanks Anne & Terry

Carmen2015-11-19T00:00:00Z

Lovely couple and had a nice stay while searching for more permanent accommodation in the area.

Stephen2017-02-25T00:00:00Z

Great room. Great host. People sometimes say " oh it was home from home ", but Anne pushes it to another level. Superb. Nuff said.

Alex2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

A warm and friendly welcome for a first time airbnb user. I was picked up from the nearest station, treated to nibbles, hot drinks and wine. When they discovered my daily travel plans, they went to the effort of digging out their bicycle for me to use each day. Anne & Terry go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Many thanks.

Jack2016-02-18T00:00:00Z

I stayed 12 nights with Anne and Terry and I was made incredibly welcome throughout. The single room was comfortable and quiet, I had a lovely bathroom, use of the kitchen and a glorious garden in which to enjoy the sun and the sound of birds. I wholeheartedly recommend staying here with Anne and Terry, they are simply lovely people with a lovely house. There's also a great Thai restaurant 10 minutes walk away :) I will be back.

Daniel2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

Anne is lovely and welcoming. She was extremely accommodating and a good host. The room/facilities are all great and very clean. I would highly recommend staying here.

Killian2015-05-15T00:00:00Z

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Private room

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Accommodates

1

Bedrooms

2 Rooms with own bathroom suitable for 3 people. One is double and the other a single located on their own landing. Large house in the quiet village of Clophill but close to Bedford, Luton , Milton Keynes, Wrest Park, Haynes Park. Located on the famous Greensand Ridge Walk, so ideal for walkers or those wanting to explore the area.

Had a lovely stay for the night to attend a wedding at wrest park. Andrea was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

Chris2017-05-21T00:00:00Z

Our hostess was very welcoming, we were invited to use more or less the whole house as home and everything was laid on very well. As a result we have rated everything with the maximum, five stars. The only criticism we could make is that our double bed mattress was not the most comfortable.

David2016-08-29T00:00:00Z

Andrea's house was easy to find and in a great location for the wedding we went to. Her home was spotlessly clean and well presented; the room had been well supplied with everything we needed and there was a powerful hot shower in the large bathroom. The bed was nice and firm. All in all a very restful place to stay. Thanks Andrea!

Emma2017-09-02T00:00:00Z

Andrea was a great host, she answered all queries quickly and efficiently. We booked a room for a couple of months as we were working near by. It was perfect for what we needed. She also let us extend the stay without any issues.

Bobbie2017-04-28T00:00:00Z

Excellent location, with two eateries nearby, fantastic hosts. Beautiful property and very well presented room and bathroom. Couldn't have asked for more.

John2017-03-02T00:00:00Z

Andrea was the perfect host! She was very hospitable and accommodating. We were attending a wedding nearby and she was very flexible with timings. Her house is beautiful and she provided breakfast for us which was an added bonus! Would definitely recommend! Thanks very much. *****

There is a recreation ground with two childrens play areas behind the house.
Train Station, Retail Park, Town Centre and Leisure Centre all 15 minute walk away. RSPB, Shuttleworth Collection, Swiss Gardens 10 mins by car.
This is a good base to explore the Chilterns. Knebworth,Hatfield House, Whipsnade and Woburn safari park, Cambridge and Bedford 30 mins by car. Duxford 50 mins.
If you are attending an event at Knebworth it is 20 mins by car.

Found her very welcoming and breakfast superb

boycegas12016-05-07T00:00:00Z

Very friendly and accommodating people, Perfect for what we were doing which was visiting the Shuttleworth Military Pageant, which was only 8 mins away. Being in the house was rather like a flatting situation, but that was no problem for us. We were their first BnB people and they did everything they could to fulfil our needs. The towels were lovely and large, the bed comfortable. When I became sick with a respiratory infection they made sure I had a warm room and asked if there was anything else I needed. Thank you Teresa and Colin.

Virginia 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z

Room type

Private room

Property Type

House

Accommodates

2

Bedrooms

We have two lovely rooms, a double and a single.
The double is a large south facing room on the ground floor with a bay window looking out to the front garden and drive. Carpeted, with double bed, sofabed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, small table, internet access, tea making facilities and television.
Shared downstairs shower room with the single room but if no one else is staying there would be another bathroom to use.
A continental style breakfast is included in the price.
Evening meal by prior arrangement.
There is a half hourly bus route very close by which takes you to the rail station for London but where possible we will give you a lift. The bus takes you to two attractive market towns nearby both 20 minutes away.
Shefford itself has a small supermarket, several pubs, churches and for the evening there are several places to eat. For those who like a relaxing walk in the country we suggest several routes. Nearby attractions include the Shuttleworth Aircraft collection, vintage car collections, Sandy RSPB reserve, Woburn Safari Park, Whipsnade Zoo and soon to be completed the new Woburn Centre Parcs.
The single is a spacious ground floor room looking west onto the driveway. Tea making facilities, internet, television, armchair and small table.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home.

These 4 days with Anne and Terry Winch were the best thing we ever had. I never met people who opened their house that warmheartedly and friendly. Everything was perfect. The room completely new, good bed, better than my own at home, nice bathroom,even a dressing-gown and slippers were prepared. For the breakfast we just could take everything in the kitchen, we wanted, an the freezer was full of delicious self-made fruits and marmalades and there were cakes and self-baked bread. We just felt at home. Thank you very much, Anne and Terry

Paul & Carola2013-04-30T00:00:00Z

Anne is a terrific host and made us feel very comfortable - with excellent facilities and very friendly help and advice about local transport

Jeremy2015-09-07T00:00:00Z

We were very kindly received. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful with transportation to and from the airport. They were very interesting and knowledgeable about what was also interesting for us. We got beautiful breakfast and got it at the time that suited our plan. Anne and Terry made our trip to London a good experience.

Jane2015-04-13T00:00:00Z

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Private room

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House

Accommodates

3

Bedrooms

Several rooms available depending on requirements. All very spacious with a home from home feel. Tea & coffee making facilities. Ideally located on famous Greensand Ridge Walk in Clophill, bordering Maulden and Silsoe. 35 mins to London by train. Close to Wrest Park, Clophill Center, Haynes Park

We are offering a double bedroom in our house. Each room includes all bedding, fresh towels and soaps, tea & coffee making facilities. There is plenty of space in wardrobes and chest of drawers. Breakfast is available on a "self service" basis.

Our house is located in Clophil directly on the Greensand Ridge walk.
Within the village there are 2 pubs and 2 restaurants. In the nearby villages you will find an abundance of places to eat and drink and plenty to see and do.

A super place to stay - a lovely house, comfortable room, access to the kitchen and an excellent self service breakfast. I was made to feel very welcome and would definitely stay here again.

Jonathan2017-04-02T00:00:00Z

It is always a pleasure staying with Andrea. I am a regular visitor.

Sylvia2016-02-06T00:00:00Z

Always happy to stay at Andrea's. I am a regular visitor and now have a new friend in the cat!

Sylvia2015-12-18T00:00:00Z

Another very welcoming stay , great !

John2017-07-15T00:00:00Z

I have been a regular with Andrea for some time now so the standard is always good as is the friendliness of the host.

Sylvia2015-11-20T00:00:00Z

Another excellent (EMAIL HIDDEN)fortable room, good breakfast and easy to come and go.

Jonathan2017-08-06T00:00:00Z

Last minute search for accommodation was helped by the quick response and great communication from Andrea. Self service breakfast was a nice touch and accommodation was great.